Percussion Audition

Prescreening Procedures

All Percussion applicants for Master of Music in Classical Performance, Master of Music in Orchestral Performance, Professional Studies, and Doctor of Musical Arts are required to submit a video recording for prescreening purposes in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition in New York City. The recording must include all of the repertoire as listed below. Prescreening recordings must be uploaded directly to your application on Decision Desk. It is not required that the format be a professional or studio recording, but the sound quality must be as good as possible.

Audition Procedures

Auditions are approximately 20 minutes in length for freshmen applicants and all others are approximately 30 minutes. Each applicant chooses a first work. The faculty will choose other works from the repertoire list provided by the applicant. At least two (2) copies of prepared materials are requested.

Note to International Students: Live auditions are encouraged. However, if sending a DVD, please introduce yourself and explain your career goals and plans.

Audition Requirements

Undergraduate

Snare Drum:Two contrasting solos or etudes - one of them in rudimental style

Marimba: Two contrasting solos - one with two mallets, one with four mallets (one solo may be played on xylophone or vibes) AND Sight Reading

Timpani: One solo or etude

Graduate

Solo repertoire

Snare Drum:Two contrasting solos or etudes - one of then in rudimental style

Marimba: Two contrasting solos - one with two mallets, one with four mallets (one solo may be played on xylophone or vibes) AND Sight Reading